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The City of Birch Tree had a population of 695 as of July 1, 2018. Birch Tree ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Birch Tree is located at latitude 36.9912 and longitude -91.4926 in Shannon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Birch Tree (see map below) encompass a land area of 1.38 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Shannon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 991 feet.
The City of Birch Tree (GNIS ID: 2394170) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Birch Tree is located within Township of Birch Tree, a minor civil division (MCD) of Shannon County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 695 |
| Population in Households | 661 |
| Population in Familes | 503 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 34 |
| Population Density2 | 503 |
| Diversity Index3 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $36,307 |
| Average Household Income | $46,231 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,680 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 368 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 166 (45.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 139 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $74,107 |
| Average Home Value | $104,669 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 305 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 180 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.28% | 0.29% |
| Households | 0.28% | 0.33% |
| Families | 0.91% | 0.22% |
| Median Household Income | 0.54% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.59% |
The table below compares Birch Tree to the other 1,032 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 435 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 715 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 263 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 813 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 812 | 21st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
